About Jack Farrell

J. E. (Jack) Farrell, P. Eng. is a professional engineer registered in British Columbia with experience since 1964 with consulting engineers, as a statutory decision-maker and in his own practice.

He earned his B.Sc. (1964) from the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow) and worked for a number of years in the United Kingdom and Canada on major civil, structural and land development projects. He joined the British Columbia Government in 1972 and after holding progressively senior positions became the statutory decision-maker with responsibility for water management. His positions in the Provincial Government as Deputy Comptroller and Comptroller of Water Rights included responsibilities under the Water Act, Water Utility Act, Utilities Commission Act and the Water Protection Act.

Since establishing JE Farrell & Associates Inc. in 1997,
he has continued assisting clients in the following areas:

Water Issues - licensing, etc. Dam Safety Water and Sewer Utilities First Nations Water Rights

Government Regulations Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Appeals on Water and Waste Decisions Water Use Planning

Experience:

Includes many years as the statutory decision-maker and regulator in British Columbia in the following areas:

• Water Issues including Licensing and Appeals
• Safety of Dams including regulation of the Bennett dam during the 1996/1997 sinkhole/public safety incident
• Water Utility Regulation
• Public Hearings and Statutory Decisions under Water Act and Water Utility Act
• First Nations Water Rights
• International and Inter-Provincial Committees and negotiations
• Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
• Public Speaking and Training
• Guide to International Delegations visiting Canada
• Development Planning and Implementation